World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day

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World Habitat Day highlights Dhaka's struggle for a place to call home

Observed globally on the first Monday of October, World Habitat Day is meant to reflect on the state of human habitats and the right of all people to adequate shelter.

Representational image. Photo: Collected

World Habitat Day being observed

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (5 October) joined a discussion marking World Habitat Day 2026, focusing on universal housing and sustainable urbanisation. Photo: Collected

PM inaugurates World Habitat Day 2026

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Plan housing projects that prevent slums, ensure community relocation: Adviser Rizwana

An aerial view of Dhaka. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Dhaka struggles to house climate migrants and growing population

The theme, 'Urban Crisis Response', is chosen to focus on addressing the multiple, compounding crises that are currently destabilising urban areas worldwide. Photo: TBS

World Habitat Day tomorrow: Why 'urban crisis response' is the focus this year

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Photo: Collected

‘Let us pledge to live up to our shared responsibility to one another’: UN chief

TBS file photo

Urban planners for ensuring quality housing for lower-earning groups